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Keita Abe
I am an applied microeconomist working on natural resource management and resource economics.
Research Positions
Assistant Professor
Department of Economics, Norwegian School of Economics
Bergen, Norway
2020 - 2018
Research Fellow
Faculty of Agriculture, Iwate University
Morioka, Iwate, Japan
2017
- Project collaborating with Environmental Defense Fund: ‘’Successful Cases in Japanese Fisheries’’
Research Assistant
School of Aquatic and Fisheries Science, University of Washington
Seattle, WA, USA
2016 - 2014
- Project ‘’Modeling Biological and Economic Implications of Layered Management Measures for Bering Sea Groundfish fisheries’’
Research Associate
Center for Sustainability Science, Hokkaido University
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
2012 - 2009
Education
Ph.D., Economics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, USA
2018 - 2015
- Dissertation: “Essays on Dynamic Models of Harvester Behavior in Fisheries” (Advisor: Dr. Chris M. Anderson)
M.A. Economics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, USA
2015 - 2013
- Course-based
M.A. Economics
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada
2013 - 2012
- Course-based
MES Environmental Science
Hokkaido University
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
2012 - 2009
- Master’s Thesis: “Analysis of a possible impact of global warming on Ishikari River runoff by sensitivity experiments using a hydrological model”
- Diploma for Sustainability Science from Center for Sustainability Science (CenSuS)
Exchange Study
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI, USA
2011 - 2010
B.A. Policy Studies
Kwansei Gakuin University
Sanda, Hyogo, Japan
2009 - 2005
Teaching Experience
I am passionate about teaching. My classes covers fundamental economics theory and theory for natural resource economics, but also empirical analyses and their methods.
Instructor, ECO439 Resource Economics
Norwegian School of Economics
Bergen, Norway
2020 - 2019
- Dynamic optimization and diverse topics in natural resource economics including fishery, forestry, and non-renewable resources
- Course Description
- Mastet-level class
Instructor, ECON200 Introduction to Microeconomics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, USA
2018 - 2017
- Instructor
- Lower undergraduate class
Instructor, ECON201 Introduction to Macroeconomics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, USA
2018 - 2017
- Instructor
- Lower undergraduate class
TA, Human and the Marine Environment
University of Washington
San Juan Island, WA, USA
2018 - 2015
- TA for a short summer course. Lecture + field course for visiting students from Hokkaido University.
TA, ECON200 Introduction to Microeconomics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, USA
2016
- TA
- Lower undergraduate class
TA, ECON201 Introduction to Macroeconomics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, USA
2016
- TA
- Lower undergraduate class
TA, ECON371 Economics of the Environment
Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada
2013
TA, ECON371 Cost Benefit Analysis
Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada
2013
Publications
My primary field is fisheries, focusing on fisher behavior and effects of management policies.
Alternative outcomes under different fisheries management policies: A bioeconomic analysis of Japanese fisheries
Marine Policy (108)
N/A
2019
- With Kanae Tokunagaa, Gakushi, Ishimura, Shigehide Iwata, Kazuhiko Otsuka, Kristin Kleisner & Rod Fujita
Does trade openness reduce domestic fisheries catch?
Fisheries Science, (83),4, pp.1-10
N/A
2017
- With Gakushi Ishimura, Tetsuya Tsurumi, Shunsuke Managi & Ussif Rashid Sumaila .
Working Papers
A dynamic model of fishing cruise duration
Under Review
N/A
2020
- With Chris M. Anderson
Catch more to catch less: Estimation of fishing timing choice as bycatch avoidance behavior in the case of Alaskan Pollock fishery
Under Review
N/A
2020
- With Chris M. Anderson & Matthew N. Reimer
Auctions and Information Rent: Do private information and market power distort the rent distribution in the ex-fishing-vessel market?
Under Review
N/A
2020
- With Yusuke Matsuki, Gakushi Ishimura & Shunsuke Managi
Exploring optimum economic efficiency of fishing: Shall we move from the convention?
Under Review
N/A
2020
- With Gakushi Ishimura
Work in Progress
Quota Consolidation in Norwegian Coastal Fisheries
N/A
N/A
N/A
- with Mads F. Wold and Linda Nøstbakken
Stubborn fishers
N/A
N/A
N/A
- with Florian Diekert and Øystein Langangen
Auction or Contract: Market Scheme in Fisheries Sales Organization
N/A
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- with Corbett Grainger
Awards
Best Student Paper Award, North American Association for Fisheries Economics
N/A
La Paz, Mexico
2017
- For the paper “A dynamic model of fishing cruise duration”
Kwansei Gakuin School of Policy Studies Award
N/A
Sanda, Hyogo, Japan
2009
- Top 10 grade
Kwansei Gakuin School of Policy Studies Kojima Award
N/A
Sanda, Hyogo, Japan
2008
- Thesis prize of encouragement of the year: “Analysis of Environmental Policy in Japan”
Fellowships and Scholarships
Conley Fellowship
Department of Economics, University of Washington
N/A
2017
UBC international tuition scholarship
N/A
N/A
2012
Clark Foundation Scholarship
N/A
N/A
2010
- Hokkaido University Scholarship for International exchange study
East West Center Student Affiliate Program
N/A
N/A
2010
Kwansei Gakuin Alumni scholarship
N/A
N/A
2008
Workshops
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Workshop
N/A
London, UK
2016
- ‘Evaluating socio-economic impact of MSC certification’’
Science & Technology Leadership Association (STeLA)
N/A
Stanford, CA, USA
2011
- Leadership Forum at Stanford University